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Bosses and HR Execs are now catching on to the critical link between great leadership and healthy work cultures. And research says it all comes down to six servant-leadership behaviors.<p>Culture is a hot business topic in 2016. More execs and HR leaders are connecting the dots on how an ecosystem of …

Every one of us make dozens, if not hundreds of small to big decisions on a daily basis.<p>Some don’t impact our lives at all, while some can change the outcome of our entire lives.<p>Whether it’s trying to figure out which job you should take, deciding to quit your job to start a business, move to a new …

Today’s teams are different from the teams of the past: They’re far more diverse, dispersed, digital, and dynamic (with frequent changes in membership). But while teams face new hurdles, their success still hinges on a core set of fundamentals for group collaboration.<p>The basics of team …

It's deceptively simple but extraordinarily effective.<p>The other day, around 3 p.m., I had one of those "moments" at work. You know--when you feel overwhelmed by how much you have to do, and at the same time frustrated at how little you've accomplished so far.<p>Just then, my phone vibrated--a text …

For a team that goes above and beyond, you need to build three key elements.<p>Engaging leaders are builders - builders of people and of results. To become an engaging leader, you should constantly be building connections and confidence in your team members. Accomplish this, and you'll see an increase …

If you're struggling as an entrepreneur, you might be sabotaging your own success.<p>Just to be clear - this isn't one of those "three easy steps to magically transform yourself into a success" articles. And after reading this post, you will still have to do the same hard work to overcome the barriers …

A 2012 Harvard Business School study found that three out of four venture-backed startups fail.<p>And not even the luckiest and most talented founders — the Mark Zuckerbergs of the world — make it through the process unscathed.<p>All entrepreneurs will make poor management decisions or wrong hires and …

Your company culture is the unique collection of values that defines for your organization, what is and is not tolerated, accepted, and lauded. If corporate transformation sounds difficult, that's because it is. According to research done by The Boston Consulting Group, PwC, and my own research, …

Being an effective leader is more than about getting results. It's also about getting the most out of the people around you. Find out the secret sauce to great leadership.<p>There's a thousand different ways to become a leader but there's only a few ways to become a great leader.<p>If you ask any leader …

Opinions expressed by <i>Entrepreneur</i> contributors are their own.<p>After numerous pivots, sleepless nights and fights with founders, you’ve survived the chaos and crushing ambiguity of startup life. Your idea is now a growing business, and you’re finally getting money for what you’re selling after …

Opinions expressed by <i>Entrepreneur</i> contributors are their own.<p>Verne Harnish is a business guru. The Entrepreneurs’ Organization founder recently authored a new book, <i>Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't</i>. The book offers insight and advice to entrepreneurs who are looking …